Extending Cash

by jscape2000 on Feb 26, 2008 12:59 PM EST in New York Yankees News

Just caught this over at ESPN:

Yankees senior vice president Hank Steinbrenner plans to talk about a new contract with general manager Brian Cashman before the regular season ends.

Of course, we don't know if Cash will want to hang around with Hank spouting off like Big Stein circa '88.

But then again, maybe Cash will like the cover Hank's mouth provides.

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You do realize

that by front paging this, you are begging for an Andy Roth beating...don't you?

by detroit yankee on Feb 26, 2008 3:12 PM EST reply actions

True or False?

The following statements refer to the moron GM with the 7 going on 8 year championship drought.
Just answer if you think they're True or False.

Cashman has never traded for a reliever who had a successful run with the Yankees.
Aside from Tom Gordon, most of Cashman's free agent signings of relievers have been busts.
During the championship drought every starting pitcher either acquired through free agency or a trade except Mike Mussina didn't have a successful career with the Yankees.
Cashman was a fool to give Gabe White and Felix Heredia new two year contracts upon becoming free agents.

by andyroth on Feb 28, 2008 12:33 AM EST up reply actions

[Thud, thud, thud]

That's the sound of beating a dead horse.

I always feel pressure. What I don't have is fear. -- El Duque

by LateInningRelief on Feb 28, 2008 9:23 AM EST up reply actions

In my experience

they make more of a [wump wump wump] sound.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Feb 28, 2008 10:29 AM EST up reply actions

That's the sound of

blind ignorance!

by andyroth on Feb 28, 2008 3:00 PM EST up reply actions

Counting on it

I like the move. I'm not a big Cashman guy, but he deserves some props for sticking his neck out on the trinity and the whole youth move.

No doubt he's taking a professional risk, but the move by the Stein's indicates that Cashman has their confidence--at least so far. From the Yankees perspective, I think it's a decent move--unless we can pry Beane from Oakland.

If I were Cashman, I'd be camping on the Stein's front lawn, deliverying the morning paper and walking the dog until to get the deal done faster. If the Yankees get off to a 4-16 start, I suspect the offer will not be tendered.

"Baseball is the background music of my life." -George Will

by Ronster22 on Feb 26, 2008 4:38 PM EST reply actions

CashMoney

I'm ambivalent about Cashman getting an extension. He's done some good things for this team and has certainly had more than his share of bad decisions.

However, the organization's change in philosophy of developing their own talent and investing heavily on draft picks since 2005 is absolutely the right one for this team long term.

They also need to cut the payroll down to increase roster flexibility. Players who make too much money can't be cut or sent down to the minors if they don't work out, especially in the bullpen.

As long as the GM in 2009 continues that very important philosophy for the future of this team, I don't care whether Cashman comes back or not.

by anaconda on Feb 26, 2008 4:38 PM EST reply actions

Yep

I think he's a guy with strengths and weaknesses. I think I'd rather see him stay because I'm not sure that the little Steins are smart enough to be able to tell whether a potential replacement is any good.

If they replace him I think it's 50-50 that they end up with someone WORSE.

Given the financial advantages the Yankees have at present I think we can win with him as GM. So, being risk averse, I'd like to see him resigned.

Earlier I predicted that he'd walk at the season end. I still think that's the most likely outcome. There has been a big change in hisrole and I do not expect he likes it.

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

by Cbeck3 on Feb 27, 2008 5:42 PM EST up reply actions